Strater RD over Dodson South Canal 116
PoorClosed to trafficPhillips County, Montana · 6M E Malta · Structure no. L36235001+07001
- Built
- 1938
- 87 years old, rebuilt 1980
- Condition
- Poor
- inspected March 2024
- Type
- Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
- Steel
- Length
- 68 ft
- 4 main spans
- Daily traffic
- 33
- 2023 count
- Owner
- County
- County Highway Agency
About this bridge
Strater RD over Dodson South Canal 116 is a steel stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying Strater RD over Dodson South Canal 116 in Phillips County, Montana. It was built in 1938 and reconstructed in 1980, so it is 87 years old, older than the Montana average of 47 years.
The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in poor condition with a lowest component rating of 4 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. Its operating status is: closed to all traffic.
It carries about 33 vehicles a day, roughly 3% of them trucks, projected to reach 35 by 2043. The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long and 20 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.2 mi (10 km).
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The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions.
| Component | Rating | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| Deck | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Superstructure | 5 Fair | All primary structural elements are sound but may have minor section loss, cracking, spalling or scour. |
| Substructure | 4 Poor | Advanced section loss, deterioration, spalling or scour. |
| Channel and channel protection | 7 Good | Some minor problems. |
Structure
Traffic and service
Ownership and planned work
Frequently asked questions
When was Strater RD over Dodson South Canal 116 built?
It was built in 1938, making it 87 years old in 2025. It was reconstructed in 1980.
What condition is Strater RD over Dodson South Canal 116 in?
The National Bridge Inventory rates it in poor condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 4 or below, indicating advanced deterioration. Poor does not mean unsafe; such bridges are inspected more often and may carry load restrictions. The last reported inspection was in March 2024.
How much traffic does Strater RD over Dodson South Canal 116 carry?
About 33 vehicles per day (2023 count), of which roughly 3% are trucks.
How long is Strater RD over Dodson South Canal 116?
The structure is 68 ft (20.7 m) long with a longest span of 19 ft (5.8 m) and a deck 20 ft wide.
Who owns Strater RD over Dodson South Canal 116?
It is owned by the County Highway Agency.